Today is the Third Sunday of Easter, and Pastor Steve begins our Easter-tide series, "Stories That Tell." This series focuses on the parables of Jesus. Our first is the parable of "Lazarus and the Rich Man" from Luke 16:19-31. If you liked what you've heard, please subscribe and submit a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcast li…

Today is the Sunday after Easter. Minister-in-Residence Rev. Dr. Keith Curran reads the story of doubting Thomas from John 20:24-39. Jesus is in his resurrected body, so we wonder, "Why the Scars?" If you liked what you've heard, please subscribe and submit a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcast listening app. Website: http://…

Today is Easter Sunday, and we complete our sermon series "From Wilderness to Glory." Loosely based on the book of the same name by N. T. Wright, this series delves into events of Jesus' life leading up to his crucifixion and resurrection. Pastor Steve reads the story of the resurrection from Matthew 28:1-10, as we see “Jesus in Glory.” If you like…

We continue our Lenten sermon series, "From Wilderness to Glory." Loosely based on the book of the same name by N. T. Wright, this series delves into events of Jesus' life leading up to his crucifixion and resurrection. Today is Palm Sunday, and Pastor Mike reads from Luke 19:28-40, as Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a colt. We hear from the colt's p…

We continue our Lenten sermon series, "From Wilderness to Glory." Loosely based on the book of the same name by N. T. Wright, this series delves into events of Jesus' life leading up to his crucifixion and resurrection. Pastor Steve reads from Mark 12:13-17, as Jesus is asked, “Do we pay taxes to Caesar or not?” Our message title is “Jesus Among En…

We continue our Lenten sermon series, "From Wilderness to Glory." Loosely based on the book of the same name by N. T. Wright, this series delves into events of Jesus' life leading up to his crucifixion and resurrection. Pastor Mike is back to continue our Lenten series, “From Wilderness to Glory.” Our scripture reading is from John 17:20-26, as Jes…

We continue our Lenten sermon series, "From Wilderness to Glory." Loosely based on the book of the same name by N. T. Wright, this series delves into events of Jesus' life leading up to his crucifixion and resurrection. Pastor Mike is ill, and Pastor Steve is pinch-hitting. He reads from Matthew 26:36-46, as we peek in on Jesus as he prays in the g…

We put our Lent sermon series on pause today as the youth of the church take over for Youth Sunday. Our scripture reading is from the gospel of Matthew 4:1-11, about Jesus being tempted in the wilderness. High School seniors Madison Blue, Munira Dunn, and Ella Glass provide today's message, “Overcoming Our Temptations.” If you liked what you've hea…

Today begins our sermon series for Lent, "From Wilderness to Glory." Loosely based on the book of the same name by N. T. Wright, this series delves into events of Jesus' life leading up to his crucifixion and resurrection. Pastor Steve begins with the temptation of Jesus from Luke 4:1-13. The sermon title is, “Jesus in the Wilderness.” If you liked…

This morning's worship is a combined service to celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration. Pastor Steve reads the story from Mark 9:2-9. The sermon title is simply “Transfiguration.” If you liked what you've heard, please subscribe and submit a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcast listening app. Website: http://www.fairfieldp…

We reached the end of our sermon series, “Celebrating our Common Roots.” This series delves into the Jewish roots of Christianity. Pastor Steve reads about the Thanksgiving Offering from Leviticus 7:12. The sermon title is, “Giving Thanks.” If you liked what you've heard, please subscribe and submit a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favor…

We are in the middle of our sermon series, “Celebrating our Common Roots.” This series delves into the Jewish roots of Christianity. Pastor Steve reads about Moses, from Exodus 4:10. The sermon title is, “Weakness Becomes Strength.” If you liked what you've heard, please subscribe and submit a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podc…

We continue our sermon series, “Celebrating our Common Roots.” This series delves into the Jewish roots of Christianity. Pastor Mike reads a prophecy from Isaiah 44:21-26. The sermon title is, “Always Welcomed Home.” If you liked what you've heard, please subscribe and submit a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcast listening ap…

We continue our sermon series, “Celebrating our Common Roots.” This series delves into the Jewish roots of Christianity. Pastor Steve reads from Leviticus 19:33-34, a law about how to treat foreigners in the land. The sermon title is, “Loving Neighbor.” If you liked what you've heard, please subscribe and submit a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, …

Pastor Steve continues our sermon series, “Celebrating our Common Roots.” This series delves into Christianity's Jewish roots. He reads from Deuteronomy 11:26-28, about making a choice between blessings and curses. The sermon title is, “Human Choice.” If you liked what you've heard, please subscribe and submit a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or…

Pastor Mike continues our sermon series, “Celebrating our Common Roots.” This series delves into Christianity's Jewish roots. He reads from Deuteronomy 32: 1-7, a song about God's faithfulness. The sermon title is, “God's Faith In Us.” If you liked what you've heard, please subscribe and submit a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite p…

Today we begin our sermon series, “Celebrating our Common Roots.” This series delves into Christianity's Jewish roots. Pastor Steve begins with a reading from 1 John 4: 19-21, a commandment about love. The sermon title is, “Love Whom?!” If you liked what you've heard, please subscribe and submit a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite …

Pastor Mike completes our Advent series, “Names of the Messiah,” with a reading from Luke 1:46-56. This is Mary's song of praise, the Magnificat, where she introduces the Messiah as the "Prince of Peace." If you liked what you've heard, please subscribe and submit a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcast listening app. Website: …

Pastor Steve continues our Advent series, “Names of the Messiah,” with a reading from Psalm 103. In this Psalm, we get a hint of the Messiah's third name, "Everlasting Father." If you liked what you've heard, please subscribe and submit a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcast listening app. Website: http://www.fairfieldpcusa.or…

Pastor Steve continues our Advent series, “Names of the Messiah,” with a reading from the gospel of Mark 4:35-41, when Jesus calms the storm. With this story, we see the Messiah's second name, "Mighty God." If you liked what you've heard, please subscribe and submit a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcast listening app. Website…

Pastor Mike begins our Advent series, “Names of the Messiah,” with a reading from the prophet Isaiah 9:2-7. We start with the name, “Wonderful Counselor.” If you liked what you've heard, please subscribe and submit a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcast listening app. Website: http://www.fairfieldpcusa.org YouTube: https://www…

Today Pastor Steve continues our Lenten series, "Good Question!" Jesus delays healing Lazarus, and Mary and Martha ask, “Where Is He?” Our scripture this morning is from John 11:1-45. If you liked what you've heard, please subscribe and submit a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcast listening app. Website: http://www.fairfieldp…

Today Pastor Steve continues our Lenten series, "Good Question!" Jesus heals a man born blind who was asked, “Who Is He?” Our scripture this morning is from John 9:1-7, 35-41. If you liked what you've heard, please subscribe and submit a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcast listening app. Website: http://www.fairfieldpcusa.org…

Today we continue our Lenten series, "Good Question!" Pastor Mike talks about the woman at the well who asks, "He Knows Me?" Our scripture this morning is from John 4:5-15, 27-29, 39-42. If you liked what you've heard, please subscribe and submit a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcast listening app. Website: http://www.fairfie…

Today we begin our Lenten series, "Good Question!" Pastor Steve talks about Nicodemus and asks, "What Risks? Our scripture this morning is from John 3:1-17. If you liked what you've heard, please subscribe and submit a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcast listening app. Website: http://www.fairfieldpcusa.org YouTube: https://w…

Today is the last in our series on "The Great I AMs." Pastor Steve gives us a message about relationships in his message, "I AM the Vine." Our scripture this morning is from John 15:1-4. If you liked what you've heard, please subscribe and submit a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcast listening app. Website: http://www.fairfie…

Today is the seventh in our series on "The Great I AMs." Pastor Mike gives us a hint at the coming glory of Easter as Jesus exclaims, "I AM the Resurrection and the Life." Our scripture this morning is from John 11:2-27. If you liked what you've heard, please subscribe and submit a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcast listenin…

Today is the sixth in our series on "The Great I AMs." Pastor Steve speaks about Jesus' difficult I AM statement, "I AM the Way, the Truth, the Life." Our scripture this morning is from John 14:1-6. If you liked what you've heard, please subscribe and submit a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcast listening app. Website: http:/…

Today is the fifth in our series on "The Great I AMs." We welcome our new Associate Pastor, the Rev. Michael Watson to our pulpit. He speaks about Jesus' most famous, arguably, I AM statement, "I AM the Good Shepherd." Our scripture this morning is from John 10:11-18. If you liked what you've heard, please subscribe and submit a review on Apple Pod…

Today is the fourth in our series on "The Great I AMs." We join Jesus in the fields with the sheep as he describes himself, "I AM the Gate of the Sheepfold." Our scripture this morning is from John 10:7-10. If you liked what you've heard, please subscribe and submit a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcast listening app. Website…

Today is the third in our series on "The Great I AMs." Jesus brightens our life when he states, "I AM the Light of the World." Our scripture this morning is from John 8:12-20. If you liked what you've heard, please subscribe and submit a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcast listening app. Website: http://www.fairfieldpcusa.org…

Today is the second in our series on "The Great I AMs." Pastor Steve talks about Jesus, when he declared, "I AM the Bread of Life." Our scripture this morning is from John 6:32-35. If you liked what you've heard, please subscribe and submit a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcast listening app. Website: http://www.fairfieldpcus…

Today is the first of our series on "The Great I AMs." Pastor Steve asks the question, "Who is Calling?" Our scripture this morning is from Exodus 3:11-15. If you liked what you've heard, please subscribe and submit a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcast listening app. Website: http://www.fairfieldpcusa.org YouTube: https://ww…

Today is Christmas Day, and the last in our series on the heresies of the Incarnation. Pastor Steve gives us the truth about the birth of the baby Jesus, the "Christ." Our scripture this morning is from Luke 1-2; Matthew 2:1-2, 10-12. If you liked what you've heard, please subscribe and submit a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite po…

Today is the fourth of our Advent series on the heresies of who Jesus is. Pastor Steve explores the heresies of Gnosticism. Our scripture this morning is from 1 John 1:1-10. If you liked what you've heard, please subscribe and submit a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcast listening app. Website: http://www.fairfieldpcusa.org Y…

Today is the third of our Advent series on the heresies of who Jesus is. Pastor Sandi explores the heresy of Docetism. Our scripture this morning is from 1 John 4:1-6. If you liked what you've heard, please subscribe and submit a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcast listening app. Website: http://www.fairfieldpcusa.org YouTube…

Today is the second of our Advent series on the heresies of who Jesus is. Pastor Steve explores the heresy of Arianism, which states that Jesus was created by God, but not co-eternal or divine. Our scripture this morning is from 1 Corinthians 1:20-25. If you liked what you've heard, please subscribe and submit a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or…

Today is the first of our Advent series on the heresies of who Jesus is. Pastor Steve explores the heresy of Adoptionism, which states that Jesus is not God, but was adopted as the son of God at his baptism. Our scripture this morning is from Mark 8:27-30. If you liked what you've heard, please subscribe and submit a review on Apple Podcast, Spotif…